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Steps from the Lake - large groups & pets welcome!

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Property grounds
Living area
Games room
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 143000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Bellingham, WA
  • Place, Lake Whatcom
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Western Washington University
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Bellis Fair Mall
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps from the Lake - large groups & pets welcome!

Escape to Lake View Chalet, a spacious A-frame home nestled in peaceful Sudden Valley, Bellingham. This stunning retreat offers breathtaking views of Lake Whatcom and is ideal for large family vacations, reunions, or an escape with friends to explore all the PNW has to offer. With over 3,000 sqft of living space, this charming chalet features 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms boasting plenty of room for everyone!

The Space:
Whether you spend your days lounging by the lake or exploring nearby attractions, Bellingham Lake View Chalet is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable vacation - family-friendly, pet-friendly, and breathtaking lake views! Across the street you'll find Sofield Park, offering a large grassy lawn and a sandy beach perfect for relaxing and swimming - kayaks and paddle boards are provided! Walking distance from the Marina, dog park, and a 18-hole championship golf course open to the public. Minutes from world-class mountain biking and hiking trails. There's no shortage of fun & activities here!

Parking for up to 4 vehicles with FREE EV CHARGING! The three-level fully furnished home is designed for comfort and convenience. The main floor is bright and airy with an open-concept living and dining room, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, and 3 sets of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open up to a private 700 sqft wraparound deck offering stunning lake views, outdoor dining and a gas BBQ. There are two bedrooms on the main floor both with Queen-Size beds and private en-suite bathrooms.

The primary bedroom on the lower level features a King bed, a private en-suite, and a desk set up as a dedicated workspace. The lower level family rec room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with all the streaming services, stereo, pool table, wet bar, and a 300 sqft deck through double sliding glass doors, along with an exterior entrance leading to a kids play gym.

The upper level of the home provides sleeping arrangements for up to 8 guests. The open loft area has a bunk bed, with a twin bed on top and double bed on bottom, and full bathroom that will always be available to guests. There is a 5th Bedroom that includes a double bed + three single beds.

Enjoy the convenient location, with Downtown Bellingham just 20 minutes away, the US/Canada border 35 minutes away, Seattle and Vancouver BC Canada 1.5 hours away, and 1.5 hours to Mt. Baker.

Neighborhood:
Sudden Valley is one of Lake Whatcom’s most exclusive lakefront family neighborhoods, and guests of the Lake View Chalet are just minutes away from everything this beautiful community has to offer. A world-class 18 hole championship golf course, open to the public, with a full service clubhouse and restaurant is minutes away. Also enjoy a dry and wet Marina with launch ramps that guests may access through our community association as well as an Olympic-size swimming pool, playgrounds, BBQ gazebos, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, dog park, and multiple green spaces.

A short drive takes you to local grocery markets, restaurants, cafes, banks, gas stations, and a variety of retail services, including a pet store and pet grooming salon.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Bellingham

Located in Bellingham, this chalet is in the mountains and on a lake. Mount Baker Theatre and Whatcom Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Depot Market Square and Bellis Fair Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Mindport, or check out an event or a game at Skagit Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain climbing.
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Bellingham, WA

What's nearby

  • Lake Whatcom - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mount Baker Theatre - 23 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Western Washington University - 23 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Fairhaven Park - 28 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Bellis Fair Mall - 28 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kulshan K2 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪El Pollo Feo Get Smashed - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Scotty Browns - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Overflow Taps - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Acme Diner - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps from the Lake - large groups & pets welcome! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps from the Lake - large groups & pets welcome!?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps from the Lake - large groups & pets welcome! on 19 Aug 2026 start from £691, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Steps from the Lake - large groups & pets welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Steps from the Lake - large groups & pets welcome!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps from the Lake - large groups & pets welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from the Lake - large groups & pets welcome!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps from the Lake - large groups & pets welcome! located?

This family-friendly Bellingham chalet is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Whatcom and Sudden Valley Dog Park. Mindport and Spark Museum of Electrical Invention are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect spot for our group. The views were great. The amenities were great. Emma is a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tarah c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family stay

My extended family had a great stay in this house. We loved strolling the neighborhood, my kids loved playing in the lake and there was plenty of space for the whole group to spread out. The place was easy to find and well located to day trip up to North Cascades National Park. I highly recommend this spot for an easy, relaxing family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place!!

had a wonderful time - thbak you very much
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheena V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Holiday Getaway

It was the perfect place for a family Christmas. Not only was there enough communal space for enjoying each other‘s company, everyone had their own space and bathroom to get away from each other from time to time! Would definitely highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryce F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip with friends!

We had a great time gathering for a guys weekend at the house; the hosts were very responsive to all questions and were well organized. Only minor hiccup was a tv that stopped working; however, they had it replaced quickly for us to use. Overall great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

We enjoyed our little family getaway for the holiday! Loved the location, the neighborhood and we were very comfortable here with plenty of room for us to choose to relax and read, play board games or watch tv. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Whatcom

We loved our stay at the Lake View Chalet! The proximity to the lake cannot be beat. The home had lots of space and little touches that made it super comfortable. The communication with Emma was a breeze as was the check-in/check out process. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Golf Trip

The venue is perfect for our group's annual golf trip. In addition to the picturesque view, the Great room and the outside deck with a fire pit are great for socializing at the end of the day, and the local market and stores have everything we need to make our trip planning easy. The check-in / check-out process is simple, and the host was easy to communicate with. This was the sixth time we have stayed here and will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing

A group of researchers stayed here while conducting studies on Lake Whatcom. The house was comfortable and a nice spot to relax after long days on the water. The neighborhood is quiet, which was a plus for us. Emma was very helpful and accommodating. Pleasant all around.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gurpal D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin by the lake

Amazing, peaceful, beautiful scenic cabin by the lake. We had a great time here as a family during our 4 day stay. The neighbours were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The resourceful and thoughtful owners left us with access to a kayak and paddle board among other recreational items. Would definitely recommend others to stay here. One thing that could improve is having less rules for self- cleanup before checking out, either get the hired cleaners to do it or think about omitting/reducing the cleaning fee!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

diane r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

The house is great. Comfortable and well equipped From the photos I assumed the grassy area was our backyard. It’s in a neighborhood and surrounded by many homes. So not private. Marina is basically for residents. Nothing to rent for visitors to go on the lake. Emma was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tons of beds, beautiful view.

We had an excellent time at this property. The is a good amount of space to hang out and relax. There are also tons of beds. The lake views are amazing. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. It is quite a ways from town, but we never were worried about theft or issues. The parking situation isn't ideal. Fitting 4 cars may be a stretch in the description. Other than that it was a perfect stay. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

holly b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a family memorial/reunion and it was the perfect space for several families. There is space to be together and space for a break from each other. Each bedroom has its own bathroom which is a huge perk. The house is comfortable and feels like a home more than a rental. It’s well appointed with most anything you need, but we didn’t have quite enough towels for our party of 10. That was easily solved with a quick run in to town and didn’t impact our enjoyment of this truly lovely space. The fire pit area is so cool and we enjoyed s’mores out there every night. There are lots of homes around but great big trees that still make it feel like you have privacy - almost like a treehouse. The lake is just across the street and is perfect swimming space for little kids and a great spot to launch paddle boards. Parking is tight if you have larger vehicles but we made it work for us. It was really a perfect space for us and I know we’ll share stories about our time here for years. Thank you for sharing your home with us and we hope to come back again
Tried a little fishing at the lake! The views really can’t be beat. So peaceful.
So many deer!
One view from the gorgeous deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comforting retreat

11 of us flew in for a family function. The house is cozy, with basement level master bedroom (quite big), cozy sectional, and pool table. This was the retreat for the early risers who didn't want to disturb those on the 3rd floor. Two rooms with bathrooms on the main floor, and were exactly as posted. On the top floor of this A frame home, there is a bedroom with a door, a bathroom, and a 5th room that is actually a loft with a full sizedbed and twin on top. Although this worked fine for us, if you wanted a 5th room with a bedroom door, know this is not that room. The owner was wonderful, helpful, and patient. On the main floor, the dining and living open space was great to gather and share stories. The balconies on the lower level and main floors were a good spill out area. The kitchen...has everything. Well stocked worth tools, pans, dishes, etc... this was greatly appreciated by our large family who were coming every meal. The family was so happy with this property. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Family Getaway

Our stay at this beautiful cottage with my adult children and our family dog was truly exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the stunning views of the serene lake that stretched out before us. The natural beauty of the surroundings instantly put us at ease. The host went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Their attentiveness and warm hospitality were evident in every aspect of our stay. From providing helpful recommendations for local activities to ensuring the cottage was stocked with everything we needed, they truly exceeded our expectations. The cottage itself was a cozy haven. It was well-maintained, tastefully decorated, and equipped with all the amenities we could have wished for. Whether we were lounging in the family room, preparing meals in the fully stocked kitchen, or simply enjoying the tranquil setting from the porch, every moment felt like a slice of paradise. Spending quality time with my adult children and our beloved family dog in such a perfect setting created lasting memories for all of us. We found ourselves reluctant to leave and are eagerly looking forward to the opportunity to return. This cottage truly offers a five-star experience that we highly recommend to anyone seeking a peaceful and rejuvenating getaway. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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Hosted by Emma Shearer

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Hi, I'm Emma! A fellow traveler born & raised in the Pacific Northwest. If I'm not traveling, you can find me and my husband in the mountains on our snowmobiles or snowboarding, hiking with our English Springer Spaniel, or working on our latest home renovation.

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